The American Beauty 10520 is a 0.38 Inch long nichrome wire stripping element. It is ideal for SMD rework and thermal wire stripping soldering systems. The element provides good durability and works effectively. - Thermal wire stripping is an age-old method of stripping the insulative jacket from your wire with 100% assurance that you are not nicking the conductor. American Beauty offers a complete array of thermal wire stripping systems, handpieces and elements, sure to meet your specific need.